Kidson, Edward, 1882-1939

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Edward Kidson was born in Bilston Staffordshire in 1882. His family moved to New Zealand when he was a child and he was educated at Nelson College before attending university at Canterbury College. In 1927 he was appointed Director of the New Zealand Meteorological Service a position he held till his death in 1939 .

From the guide to the collection, 1926-1930, (Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge)

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Birth 1882-03-12

Death 1939-06-12

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